Holland considers modern affordable housing downtown proposal
Holland officials weigh a four story 72 unit affordable housing project at 159 S River Ave alongside a PILOT plan. Developers say the modern design fits the historic downtown context and targets younger residents while a 45 year tax payment proposal raises concern about long term cost and funding. The plan awaits site plan review by the planning commission on Aug 14.
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Zeeland school meals rise for 2018 19
Zeeland Public Schools will raise breakfast to 2.00 and lunch prices across the board. Elementary lunches will cost 2.60, middle school 2.85, high school 3.10, and milk 0.60. The increases follow a surplus budget and are tied to the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 and the Paid Lunch Equity Tool. Superintendent Cal DeKuiper praised the food service team as the district adjusts prices to meet federal requirements.
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Wayne State president highlights Holland visit aboard Road Warrior ride
Wayne State University President M Roy Wilson hosted a Holland reception July 24 at New Holland Brewing as part of a 500 mile Road Warrior bicycle tour. He sought input on higher education from Holland residents during conversations in four cities. Local students Mackenzie Griffin and Jacob West spoke about graduate studies and automotive safety while Ferris State engineering student West discussed Wayne State's offerings. Wilson aims to learn how communities beyond southeastern Michigan view public higher education.
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New condo plan gains support after Holland input
Holland residents on Bellwood Drive backed Ace Builders revised plan for 46 duplexes on 10.5 acres at 100 E 40th St after previous through-street defeat. The plan includes a 20 foot private fire access road linking the cul de sac, approved 6-2 with staff conditions on snow storage sidewalk debate pending council vote and possible variance.
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